Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22944, James Floyd, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Floyd James Dixon Elizabeth Former widow
W. 22944
CONTENTS

5703
Marine
Elizabeth Dizon widow of James Lloyd who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Museum
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the first day of July 1831 and sent to
W. H. Y. Hackett Potsdam N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 42, Vol. 1.

W. P. G. to P. 1st 20 Augt 52, to C. Hickman. " " " " Same 3 Sept 1852 " P. 1st - " " "

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of the 7 th July 1838, and the Act of the 23 rd of August 1842.
State of Maine County of York } ss.
On this Ninth day of November in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty, personally appeared before the Honourable William Cutter Allen, Judge of the Court of Probate for in and for said County, Elizabeth Dison, a resident of Eliot in the County and State aforesaid, aged Eighty eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 and the Act to amend said act, passed August 23 rd 1842:— That she was married to James Floyd, who was a drummer, and she believes a drum Major in the War of the Revolution; That he enlisted in Colonel Alexander Scamnell's 3 rd New Hampshire Regiment, in May 1777 for and during the War, and served in several different companies of said Regiment until its termination, when he received an honorable discharge: That she has often seen his discharge, and he was discharged as a drum major:— That he was in the year 1792 lost on Cape Cod on board the ship America, Capt Chauncy when said Capt and the whole crew perished, and that his discharge was lost with him:— That he was in many battles, particularly the storming of Stony Point:— That she has no other evidence to exhibit of her said husband's service than the Certificate of the Secretary of State of the State of New Hampshire herewith transmitted, altho' she believes that if the Commissioner of Pensions will look further than this certificate states, and before the expiration of the War, it will appear that he served a considerable term of time in the staff as a drum major.

She further declares that she was not married to said James Floyd during the period of his service, but was married to him before the 1 st of January 1800 viz t on the 17 th day of June 1788, that her husband the said James Floyd died as stated before in the year 1792: That she was afterwards married about three years afterwards say in the year 1795 to Peter Dixon of said Eliot who died on the eighth day of July in the year 1850 and that she still remains the widow of said Peter Dixon as will more fully appear by reference to the Certificate of the Town Clerk and the other evidence herewith transmitted.
Witnesses, Wm. C. Allen. W. M. G. Hackett.
her Elizabeth F Dixon mark
State of Maine County of York } ss
Eliot November Ninth A D. 1850
Subscribed and sworn to, before me, on the day and year last before written: — I also certify that in consequence of the great age and bodily infirmities of the said Elizabeth Dixon she is rendered unable to appear in open Court.
Wm. Cutter Allen, Judge of the Court of Probate for said county.

State of Maine County of York } ss
I,
Register of the Court of Probate for said County, do hereby certify, that the Honourable William Cutter Allen is the Judge of Probate for said County, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Alfred on the _____ day of November in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and Fifty.

I Isaac D Phillips Town Clerk of the town of Hittery in the County of York and State of Maine, hereby certify that it appears from the records of said town that James Floyd of Patuxent was married to Eli- zabeth Remick of said Hittery by the Revd Alpheus Spring on the seventeenth  and eighty eighth day of June A.D. Seventeen hundred the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the Record in fair legible words and figures as follows
" 1788 " James Floyd of Patuxent was June 17th married to Elizabeth Remick of Hittery by the Rev Alpheus Spring Isaac D Phillips Town Clerk of Hittery
I Isaac D Phillips above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the town of Hittery in the Town, County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me Isaac D Phillips Town Clerk of Hittery
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham 10 November 9 th 1850
Subscribed and affirmed to before me
Wm H Cockett Justice

I Albert R. Hatches clerk of the United States Circuit Court within and for the District of New Hampshire do certify that William H. Harkett is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire and as such is duly authorized to administer oaths and that the foregoing is his signature.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this Ninth day of November A. D. 1850.
Albert R. Hatches, Clerk

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22944
Elizabeth Dison formerly wid of James Floyd M rs Rev wa
Act: Feb. 2 d  1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 185
[Arrangement of 1870.]

9031 M rs Main Elizabeth Dizon widow of James Floyd who was a musician in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars & 0 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of July 1851 and sent to
M rs H. Y. Hackett Palmouth N. H.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book W. Vol. 2. Page 2.

11.137 M c Aino
Elizabeth Dixon widow of James Floyd who died on the — Jan 17 th 1793 of York Co in the State of Maine who was a musician in the Company commanded by Captain — of the Regt commanded by Col. Seammell in the N. H. line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Portland at the rate of 88 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of July 1831 and sent to W. H. G. Hackett Esq Arrears to the 4th of Portsmouth Semi-annual allowance ending N. H.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by J. R. Weightman Clerk, Book L , Vol. 2 . Page 19

No 14230
Elizabeth Dixon formerly wid: of James Floyd -
Maine
Act 7 th July 1838
Letter to W. H. Hackett Portsmouth NH. Jan 25: 1857

June 10th 1857
Rel: to claim of Mrs Elizabeth Dixon
Henry Hackett Portsmouth N.H.
Rev. Nathl. Dyer
Wadsworth Wadsworth St. 6.
REC'D
Mr

June 4 1857
Rel: to Clara of Mrs Elizabeth Dickson
Mrs Mary Hackett Palmersworth on St.
REC
Mr
Mrs E. Heath Esq Com: y Pensions Warlington D. 6.

Mamm Roll,
Elizabeth Duxon,
Formerly mother of James Floyd, who was a musician New Hampshire other traits.
Ad. Ad. July 7. 1838
March 3 d 1843
June 17. 1844
Feb 2 d 1848.
Two years service
$88 per Annum
To com March 4. 1836.
W. H. Y. Hackett,
Portsmouth,
N. H.

STATE OF MAINE.
York, ss.
I
J. M. Lint
Clerk of all the Judicial
Courts in said County, do hereby certify that,
William Hammond Esq is an Acting Justice of the Peace
in and for said county
as appears by the paper hereto annexed ; that he is
duly commissioned and qualified to act as such ; that
his Commission is dated June 26.
1849 and will expire June 26. 1856
and that the
following
signature purporting to be
his is
genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the
Seal of the
Supreme Judicial
Court for said State, this
Thirty first -
day of March
Anno Domino 18 49
J. M. Lint Clerk

1 I, Mary Hammond of Eliot in the County of York and State of Maine, Widow of Joseph Hammond aged eighty five years, testify as follows and say:— That I have been well acquainted with Elizabeth Dixon formerly Elizabeth Floyd:— When she was the wife of Floyd I was a very near neighbour to her, only two or three houses apart:— I was well acquainted with Floyd before their marriage and afterwards:— Know that he was a Soldier or drummer in the Revolutionary war, and before she he was married to Elizabeth Remick, he used from time to come here and associate with said Elizabeth Remick: He was quite a wild young man and people said she would do wrong to marry him: But she did and he made her a good husband: He was a seafaring man, and and it reported he was cast away and lost on Cape Cod in the Portsmouth Ship Columbia, Capt. Isaac Chauncy: when the whole crew except two, and two passengers from Liverpool perished.
I was not at the wedding, but well remember when they were married James Floyd to Elizabeth Remick and they lived until his death together as man and wife, had two children now deceased:— She afterwards married Peter Dixon and he died the last summer:
Witness
Her Mary X Hammond mark
Elisabeth G. Progers

The words " and  it is reported he " were interlined by me before administering the oath by request of Deponent Wm Hammond
State of Maine York Is.
Sworn to and subscribed this 21st day of February A.D. 1851.
Before me Wm Hammond Justice of the Peace

I, Elizabeth Knight of Eliot in the County of York and State of Maine, Widow of Daniel Knight testify, depose and say: that I am a Revolutionary Pensioner and am ninety years of Age: - I have been the Widow of Peter Dixon ever since (1782) the seventeenth hundred eighty two: - remember her first husband James Floyd: - do not know any thing about said Floyd's service in the Revolutionary War: I was married to my late husband in 1782 and lived previous to my marriage in York: - After my marriage I lived within a half a mile of Mrs Floyd now the Widow of Peter Dixon: They lived together as man and wife until Floyd's death and she had two children by Floyd who are now both dead: - James Floyd was a seaman and was lost at sea on board the Ship Columbian Capt. Chauncy on or about 1790. The children of Floyd were frequently at our house with our children, but I never was much acquainted with Mrs Floyd altho' she was so near a neighbor: - I have heard of Dixon's death and have no doubt of that fact.
Witness Sally A Knight
Elizabeth her X Knight mark

State of Maine
Yorke, February 21st 1851
Then personally appeared the aforementioned Elizabeth Knight and made solemn oath that to the best of her knowledge and belief the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed is true
Before me William Hammond Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said Elizabeth Knight and that she is a credible witness
Wm Hammond J.P.
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page, mostly illegible]

State of Maine.
York county ss.
I Joshua Sternick, Register of the court of Probate within and for the county aforesaid, hereby certify that William C. Allen, of Alfred in said county is the Judge of said court, duly commissioned and qualified agreeably to the Laws of said State, and that his signature hereunto annexed is his gen- uine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this ninth day of November, A.D. 1850.

Portsmouth Nov 9. 1850
Sir
I herewith enclose the declaration of Elizabeth Dean widow, and who was the widow of James Floyd late of Portsmouth N. H. deceased, who served in the Revolutionary War from 1777 until the end, for a Pension.
I can not ascertain from any circulars from your office which are accessible to me whether it is necessary to prove, other than by the declarants own oath, her marriage with her deceased husband and his death. If this be necessary will you be so kind as to inform me in what manner the proof must be made.
If the above application is successful it will be a great favor if you will order her Pension to be paid at the Portsmouth N. H. Pension agency.

I am not familiar with this kind of business and and shall regret, if from this cause, I give any trouble. Mrs. Drown is aged and destitute and I did not wish to refund more for proof than your regulations required.
I am Yours all but
Wm H. G. Hackett
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City.
P.S. This letter was accidentally left out of the Packet containing Mrs. Drown's papers forwarded by the Cat. Mail.

H. H. S. Dec. 10. 1850 -
J. E. Heath Esq Crown Prosecutors,
I send you the enclosed letter from Mr. Hackett, one of my constituents, and I desire a letter which may answer his enquiries -
I am very respectfully Yours obedt Servt
Amos Tuck

Hon Com d of Pension & Hon Secretary of War Washington
D.C.

Portsmouth N H August 10. - 52
Dear Sir a complete fraud has to all appearance been carried out (here) one widow Dixon purporting to have been the widow of one James Floyd a former land lord has by false pretence obtained a large amount of Money some say $2000 & is still drawing the same 60 years the wife of one Peter Dixon - Floyd was said to have been in Seamen's Army a drummer but the witnesses were one who was a mess boy at the time said that he was a good drummer - another an embeller

old lady whose husband has long been (Gane) I wore she saw him with her uniform on. all the rest no doubt was hired for part of the money - another the famous Ben Brown who was not born at the time produced his father's papers of the same name & I am informed is receiving the pension
Yours Respectfully
A. Dickson
Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Confidential

Exeter, N.H. Ap. 5. 1857—
James E. Heath Esq; Comm. Revisors;
I have just had a conversation with W. H. G. Hackett Esq, an eminent practitioner at the Bar in this State, relative to a claim for a Pension, which he is making at the Pension Department, in behalf of Elizabeth Dixon, widow of James Floyd a Revolutionary Soldier. I have no doubt at all, that the first husband of the said Elizabeth was the person she represents him to be, in her application, and that the papers and documents laid before you by Mr Hackett, were are all honestly and fairly taken, and entitled to full credit. The case could have been prepared by no man in the State, more entitled to high consideration at your office, than Mr Hackett —
Respectfully yours,
Amos Lusk —

Pelham N. H. April 11. 1857
Hon James E. Heath Com r of Pensions
Sir,
I herewith enclose you the affidavit of Charles Spencey in aid of Mrs. Eliza Dixon's application for a Pension, which with the other evidence I have heretofore forwarded I hope will be satisfactory. From the lapse of time it is difficult to procure more positive testimony.
I am Your obed serv t
W. H. G. Harkness att s for Elizabeth Dixon

Portsmouth August 21 1852
Sir
Your communication of the 20th instant was duly received. In regard to your request for information of any fraudulent measures practised in the case of the pension of Elizabeth Dickson. I know nothing of the evidence produced and presented to your department upon which the pension was obtained, but presume that she was not entitled to a pension only from the time she became a widow at the death of Peter Dickson. Mrs Dickson is my mother, she was formerly the wife of James Lloyd, who was lost at sea some 60 years ago. She soon after married Peter Dickson my father, who died on the 14th day of August 1850. their oldest child is now about 58 years of age. If I rightly understand the Pension law, she could not be entitled to a pension during the lifetime of her last husband Peter Dickson, and the sum received by her agent for her - could not in that short period amount to so much - and feeling confident that there must be something wrong in the evidence sent to your department, I felt it my duty to give you the information as above stated.
Yours Respectfully
A. C. Dickson

Plymouth April 5. 1857
Hon James C. Smith Chair of Pension.
Sir
I herewith enclose such additional evidence as it has been com- mitted to take in support of Elizabeth Drown's claim for a Pension. I am entirely satisfied that Mrs. Drown's claim is well founded, and hope that this additional evidence may prove satisfactory. May I, ask that if the proof is not sufficient, that you will indicate the defect? I make this request because Mrs. Drown, is ill able to spend the money necessary to take testimony.
I enclose a note from the Hon Mr. Fiske on Representation in Congress from this District,
I am Yours Truly &c
W. M. G. Harkett

Portsmouth May 31. 1857
James E. Smith Esq Comry Pension
Sir,
I do not know that it will do any good to write you in refernce to Mrs. Elizabeth Draun claim for Pension which was suspended for further evidence. That further evidence I forwarded long ago. She is nearly ninety years old and her friends so unfortuinate here, and she is so suffering for the remainder of life that I promised to write. I then redrew my pension.
I am Your obed Servt
W. H. G. Harkett

Jul 17. 1847
Rec d of Mrs Dixon
PAID
Mr Edwards
Pension Office
Washington D.C.

Jul 17. 1897
Recd copy of Mrs Dixon.
Wm. Edwards Pension Office Washington, D.C.
PAID
4 3/4
8

Boston, Feb. 15. 47.
Mr. Edwards,
Sir I have been requested by an old Lady of Elliot Maine Mrs Dixon to inquire of you whether she is not entitled to a pension under the Act which provides for the Widows of Revolutionary Officers and soldiers. She She is certain her husband James Floyd served during the war, that he was in the company of a Captain Jones she has the impression that his christian name was John,
2d - she thinks he was in a Col. Scammons Regiment and also that he was at the battle of Stoney Point But as she is now nearly ninety years of age and has to rely solely on her memory, which is very imperfect, she is fearful that she may not be able to submit facts enough to substantiate her claims to that provision, which the law has made for her and to which she is justly entitled and of which she stands in great need -
James Floyd served in the capacity of Maj. Drummer his papers documents were lost with him by the fatal shipwreck of the Ship Columbia, in which he also lost his life. All the information therefore that she can give respecting the service of her husband in the Revolutionary War is what she can glean from her scanty recollection, which considering her advanced age is very limited -

We were induced to make application for her as she is similarly situated to a lady in Cambridge whose first husband was a physician and had served in the revolution her friends applied for her she obtained a pension about three years since for which she feels grateful as she lived wholly on the bounty and kindness of friends.
Please to direct your answer to Boston Mass. No. 6. Moon St.
With respect. Eunice Love.

Palmerston Dec 7. 1850
Hon. Amos Fols
Dear Sir.
I have recd yours of the 5th inst.
and thank you for your attention to my affairs.
Perhaps it will do no good for you to add up the Court of Pensions, the case is as follows. A woman Elizabeth Dixon between 80 & 90, about 90, and destitute sent for me last autumn from Elgin. I called upon her and found that her first husband had served in the Revolution and was, but in 1810 died about 60 years ago, and that she again married a poor husband who died in July last. Not seeing our expenses I collected the evidence procured the attendance of Judge of Probate and forwarded the papers, some time ago. This woman, if she lives must have a hard winter of it, unless she gets the Pension. This is no reason why the Department should set aside their rules, but it is the reason why I trouble you. If you could ascertain whether there be any defect in the proof in the case I would thank myself much much obliged. But do not trouble yourself on the Depart- ments, if I have made a request all of the usual mode of transacting business.
I am yours truly
W. H. G. Hackett

State of New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office.
I do hereby certify, That from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military services in the war of the Revolution, which remain in this office, it appears that the name of James Floyd is borne upon Army Rolls Vol. 2 (Letter I) Page 31. "3 d Regt. commanded by Col: Alex: Scammell 1777, 78 & 79" as follows: "5 th . Company James Floyd , Drumr., Armt. of Defec n . 144. 63."
And in the "3 d Regt. commanded by Col. Scammell for 1780" same Book Page 61 is the name of James Floyd as follows: "5 th . Comp y . James Floyd , Drumr., Armt. of Wages 88."
And in "1781 3 d Regt. commanded by Col. Scammell" same book Page 87 is the following: " James Floyd Drumr., Armt. wages 88."
And upon a Muster Roll of Capt. Richard Meares Company in Col. Scammell's Regt. raised by the State of New Hampshire Mustered and paid by Eliphalet Giddings Muster Master Vol. 3 (Letter I.) Page 106 is the following: "No. 55 James Floyd , for the State, Time when mustered, 1778 March 28, State Bounty $20, Continental bounty $6."
And upon a list of wounded & Br s . men in 1781 Vol. 4 Page 472 is the following: "41 James Floyd , Inhabits of Portsmouth, claimed by Watham, Greenland"

And in Vol. 5 Pages 289 & 295 is the following: "Orders drawn for balances due to officers & soldiers for the years 1780 & 1781 pursuant to act of court 23 March 1782".
James Floyd Drumr. £183, 1780."
And upon a "Return of Men enlisted into the continental service from the first New Hampshire Battall n of Militia Vol. 6. Page 146 is borne the name of James Floyd , Town the men belong to, Portsm n . Town they enlisted for, Stratham, Names of the capt n s. enlisted under capt n Meare, When enlisted 1778 March."
And upon a "List of the non commissioned officers and privates capt n McGregor's Comp y . 2 d N. H. Regiment, the names of the towns they came from, and the town they belong too, which engaged, during war, January 18 th . 1781" Vol. 7 Page 87 is borne the name of James Floyd as follows: " James Floyd . Rank, Drum. Town they came from Stratham, Town they came from, Portsmouth."
And in Vol. 10 Page 131 is the following:- "A return of Soldiers during the War"
"Eliphalez Kasey belonging to Stratham Dr. Mar. "Frances Combs Ditto Ditto "Edward Mason Ditto Ditto " James Floyd hired for Stratham Ditto " etc.
Signed by, "Nathan Barker } Electmen "Daniel Jewell } of Stratham."
And in Vol 10 Page 107 1/2 is an "Acc t of Supplies to non commissioned officers & privates of the New Hamp s . line in the continental Army from 1 st June 1780 to 15 April 1782

unaccounted for". Upon the same page is the following: "James Floyd Drumm.
1 mo: pay in Penn po. (ent.) 2. 4."
Signed at bottom of same page.
"War Office Porters: April 15, 1782. Josh. Nantworth."
And upon Rammell's Regimental Ledger Page 118 is the following: —
"James Floyd Drumm, 5th. Co. Mar. Dr."
   To Shetham for a Bounty 3 1 2   Balance clothing sold by Leigh 7. 7. 8   Paid by the Continent in 1778 3. 13. 4   Ditto in 1779 1. 6 5   1781 Average of Penn. Super. &c. 12. 5 12 19 10   Jany. 10th, Gave Mark Wiggins Esq. a certificate for — 32 7   $48-8 c   Paid by Bap 2/2 2 2   a Drum he destroyed (charg d by Lieut. Baynton's information) 12   Paid by Blanchard 4/6 4 6   Gave a certificate to Mark Wiggins Esq. 18 8   for $25. 9. 4  
Engaged Contra Cr.
   Mar. 1. 1778 By 10 Months service in 1778 $22. —   By 12 Months ditto in 1779 26. 8 48 8.   1781. 4th Co. 2 d Regt. By 12 mo. in 1780 — 44/ 26 8.   (Vide Holic 20,,)  
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State this fourth day of November 1850. John L. Wadley, Secretary of State.

I Ely Brown of Elkins in the County of Frank and State of Maine on oath depose and say, that I was acquainted with the late Peter Dyer, he being my father, I was present at his death, which occurred in Elkins in the month of July last; I was also present at his funeral. the said Peter Dyer was the Husband of Elizabeth, Widow of the late James Floyd, who as I understand, was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was subsequently wrecked and lost his life on Cape Cod, having been in a vessel commanded by Capt Chauncy; This account I have always heard from my infancy, in Elkins, the vessel was named the Columbia; but I wish to understand that said Floyd a daughter Ely Brown my recollection.
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss Jan'y 29. A.D. 1851
Personally appearing the said Ely Brown made oath that the above statement by her sub- scribed, is just and true
Before me J. M. Blackwell. Justice of the Peace.

I Benjamin Brown of Eliot, in the County of York and State of Maine on oath depose and say, that I was present at the funeral of Peter Dixon late of said Eliot who died on or about the fifth day of July last; said Peter Dixon married Elizabeth Floyd, Widow of James Floyd, who served in the Re- solutionary War, said Elizabeth Widow of said Floyd & now of said Dixon, still surviving, Benjamin Brown
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss Jan 26 ad 1857
Personally appearing, the said Benja- min Brown made oath that the above statement by him subscribed according to his knowledge & belief is true
Before me J. W. Wachter. Justice of the Peace

I Sarah Dixon of Eliot in the County of York and State of Maine on oath depose and say that I was born and have always lived in said Eliot, that I am and for all my life time have been acquainted with Elizabeth Dixon of said Eliot. Peter Dixon her last husband died in July last, At the time she was mar- ried to Peter Dixon, she was the Widow of James Floyd. I was well acquainted with said James Floyd, and recollect that he was lost in the ship commanded by Capt. Chaney on Cape Cod sev- eral before she married Dixon. I know said Elizabeth Dixon while she was the Wife of James Floyd. She had her husband the said James Floyd lived within a half of a mile of where I was born and brought up. I recollect that said James Floyd had the reputation of being a good Drummer, It has always been uniform- ly stated in Eliot that said James Floyd was in the Army of the Revolution, but on that subject I have no knowledge except from the general tradition that has always prevailed to that effect, in and about said Eliot. I was born within two miles of the City of Portsmouth, in State of New Hampshire and have always resided within five miles of said Portsmouth, and never knew or heard of any James Floyd except the James Floyd who was the first husband of said Elizabeth Dixon. I am a Widow and my husband was a very distant relation of said Elizabeth Dixon. I am in no wise related to said Elizabeth Dixon, said Elizabeth Dixon is now a Widow. Sarah Dixon

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. Jan 26. A.D. 1851
Personally appearing the said Sarah Dixon made oath that the foregoing statements by her sub- scribed is true
Before me William H. Wackett Justice of the Peace
I Albert R. Hatch Clerk of the United States Circuit Court for the District of New Hampshire, do certify that William H. Wackett is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Rock- ingham in this State, & as such duly autho- rized to administer oaths, & that the foregoing are his signatures as appended to three certifi- cates.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty sixth day of January A.D. 1851.
Albert R. Hatch.

I Charles Sperry of Elmer in the County of York and State of Maine do hereby certify that I was born in Elmer aforesaid in 1772, and have always lived in said Elmer and within three miles of the City of Piscataqua in New Hampshire, and have resided at my said Piscataqua for fifty eight years, and have all my life time been well acquainted in said Elmer and Piscataqua. From my earliest child- hood I was acquainted with James Floyd late of said Elmer. I distinctly recollect when he came here from the Revolutionary war when he served as a drummer-major. Said James Floyd was born in Piscataqua aforesaid where his father and mother lived and died, and where I have always under- stood said James Floyd resided. I do not know how early in the war he enlisted but he did not re- turn until after the war was ended. I have often heard Nicholas Sperry, William Staples, Parker Foster, Benjamin Waldo, John Atkinson and Thomas Sawyer, who all served in the Revolutionary war and who lived and died in said Elmer at the adjoining town of Bethel, speak of said James Floyd's services in the Revolutionary war and of his high reputation as a drummer.

I have heard said James Floyd say that he served as a drum major in the Revolutionary war.
I noticed that soon after said James Floyd returned from the war I was present with a crowd of boys and men in said Estate to see said James Floyd perform some feats in drumming. On that occasion I noticed that, while he was drumming, he would throw one of the drum sticks in the air, catch it when it came down without breaking the time. I have, on several occasions, heard him play the marches which he said he played in the Army and tunes which he said he played in battle. Sixty five years ago said James Floyd had several young men come to him to learn to drum. This was in consequence of his high reputation as a drummer.
I know that said James Floyd was the husband of the widow Elizabeth Drown of said Estate said Floyd and said Elizabeth lived together as husband and wife in the same house in which I now reside. I never heard of any James Floyd other in Plymouth Estate or Wotson or any where else in this part of the country, except the first husband of said Elizabeth. said James Floyd in the summer of 1791 went to sea with Capt. Darrow on a voyage to Europe and was lost, with most of the crew, on Capt. Darrow's the winter following. His widow the said Elizabeth afterwards married Peter Drown who died last

July and his widow the said Elizabeth Daxon still survives at an advanced age.
The deponent, on reflection, wishes to add, that he is not positive whether it was, in 1791. or later that said James Floyd went to see with both daughters, but was about that time. Charles Spinnery
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss April 8th A.D. 1851
Subscribed and sworn to before me said Charles Spinnery, who is a respectable witness, enti- tled to full credit;
Before me Wm. H. Hackett Justice of the Peace
United States of America,
State of New Hampshire, ss.
I, ALBERT R. HATCH, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of New Hampshire, do certify, that William H. Hackett is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire, and duly authorized to administer and certify oaths within and for said County, and that his signature affixed to the annexed Certificate is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Circuit Court this eleventh day of April in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one .
Albert R. Hatch Clerk, &c.